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Gurumayum Bonny
Gurumayum Bonny Sharma
Born	27 May Imphal, Manipur
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Actor, Singer
Spouse	Motibala
Children	Pradnn Gurumayum
Parent(s)	Gurumayum Robindro Sharma Gurumayum Ongbi Surjamukhi Devi

Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He has also worked in the Shumang Kumheis including Kunti series, Nongallamdaisida, Opium War, and Pizza.

Career

Bonny had tried many jobs before coming into the world of performing arts. In 1994-95, he joined Bashikhong Dramatic Union. Later, he was a theatre artist for around ten years in Panthoibi Natya Mandir. Before coming into films, he had already acted in Shumang Kumheis. Aruba Eechel, Amamba Lambee, Kunti 6 (Mihatpung), Nongallamdaishida, Yeningthana Ngairi, Opium War and Pizza are his famous Shumang Leelas. Both his parents were also theatre artist in the Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU).

His first film is Lanmei Thanbi where he played a villain role, alongside Kaiku Rajkumar and Abenao Elangbam. He is best known for his role as Yo Sanatombi in the film Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba. Other famous films of Bonny are Nungshibase Phagi Natte, VDF Thasana, Beragee Bomb, Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara, Yaiphare Yaiphare, Amamba Sayon, Western Sankirtan, Delhi Mellei and Mr. Khadang.

In the movie Ningtha, he played a differently abled guy. He played double roles in the film Chow Chow Momo na haobara Shingju Bora na oinambara. In Producer Director, he was given the role of a film maker named Tomthin Cameroon. He portrayed the role of a mentally different guy in Tamoyaigee Ebecha.

VDF Thasana is a movie of his own home production. He is well known for his unique acting skills and humour in Manipuri films.

Accolades

Selected filmography

References

1. "Phijigee Mani sheds light on the insidious ways in which patriarchy governs life in Manipur". www.firstpost.com.
2. ^ "Gurumayum Bonny - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
3. "Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema: Renowned actors share experiences and challenges". www.nenow.in.
4. "My ouster from National School of Drama has been a blessing in disguise - Heisnam Kanhailal". www.kanglaonline.com.
5. "Seventh day golden jubilee of Manipuri cinema 2021". e-pao.net.
6. "Bonny becomes VDF". manipurupdate.com.
7. "Bonny Gurumayum". IMDb.
8. "Ragging real life to ritzy reel life: Bonny just did it". manipurtimes.com.
9. "Award Distribution at foundation day of Film Academy Manipur (FAM) at MFDC hall, Imphal : 16 Feb 2013". e-pao.net.
10. "8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013". e-pao.net. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
11. "Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards 2013: Award Winners". manipurtimes.com.
12. "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
13. "SSS MANIFA Film Award 2014 :: E-Pao Photo Gallery". e-pao.net.
14. "SSS MANIFA - Film Awards 2017 at Kakching, Manipur :: 17th January 2017". www.e-pao.net.
15. "8th MANIFA 2019 award function on Feb 10, criteria laid down". e-pao.net – via The Sangai Express.
16. "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
17. "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 7 April 2022.

External links

• Gurumayum Bonny at IMDb

• Meitei Brahmins
• Brahmins of Manipur
• Living people
• 21st-century Indian male actors
• Indian male film actors
• Male actors from Manipur
• Meitei people
• People from Imphal
• Shumang Kumhei artists